Though I think with the recent price rise a Mini update this year is a lot less likely than I thought before the rise, I agree it would be worth waiting to see what hardware is launched alongside Mavericks.

Remember also that if you buy direct from Apple there is a 14 day return policy (have a read of the Apple Store T&Cs if interested).

The Haswell Mini should have lower energy usage, a slightly faster CPU, better graphics, maybe a PCIe SSD option for faster storage and maybe 802.11ac (useful if you intend to connect your Mini to your network via Wi-Fi rather than ethernet) Wi-Fi. Though we won't know for sure what it does and doesn't have till it is announced.

Even if you don't like the Haswell Mini it is possible that soon after it is released you will be able to pickup the 2012 model for less than what you can get it for now._________________Laptop - 2012 15" base rMBP with 16GB RAM
HTPC - 2.0Ghz Mac Mini (Early 09), 120GB 5400 RPM HDD and 4GB RAM
Another Mini - 2.53Ghz Mac Mini (Late 09), 320GB 5400 RPM HDD and 4GB RAM
2011 Mini Server
NAS - 10 x ReadyNAS units

Apple has 9 diff Mac Mini models on their refurb page today. usually they have only 2-4 models. indicates to me a update coming soon. or maybe a good buy today.
I see Apple may offer a lower priced iMac next year. I don't see how they can increase desktop sales with lower demand year after year, without softening their prices.

All that means is that, for today, they have a lot of different refurb minis available.

SC

Yup. Somedays there are lots of refurbs other days none. It really comes down to product returns/repairs.

The refurbs usually stay the same price when Apple introduces a new model. Sometimes the price of the refurbs go down, but it's not always the case. Usually what happens in the new model gets offered as a refurb about 4 month after it's release date and the oldest of the refurbs gets discontinued.

Looks like we are waiting til Oct 22 to find out. Invites should be sent out this Tues.

Though I think with the recent price rise a Mini update this year is a lot less likely than I thought before the rise, I agree it would be worth waiting to see what hardware is launched alongside Mavericks.

Remember also that if you buy direct from Apple there is a 14 day return policy (have a read of the Apple Store T&Cs if interested).

The Haswell Mini should have lower energy usage, a slightly faster CPU, better graphics, maybe a PCIe SSD option for faster storage and maybe 802.11ac (useful if you intend to connect your Mini to your network via Wi-Fi rather than ethernet) Wi-Fi. Though we won't know for sure what it does and doesn't have till it is announced.

Even if you don't like the Haswell Mini it is possible that soon after it is released you will be able to pickup the 2012 model for less than what you can get it for now.